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2025 Subaru Forester Limited

SUV · 180 hp · 29 mpg combined

Sticker from
$37,695Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$33,442Median across 312 listings
Below sticker
$4,253The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

180 hp29 mpg combinedAWD

Good

  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Leather heated front seats
  • 11.6-inch infotainment display
  • Wireless phone integration

Watch for

  • No power gain over base
  • 27.5-cu-ft cargo capacity

The 2025 Subaru Forester Limited is a gas SUV with an MSRP of $37,695.

Its 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine produces 180 hp and uses a continuously variable-speed automatic with all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined, while the cabin seats 5 and cargo capacity is 27.5 cu ft.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather upholstery, heated front seats, power adjustment for both front seats, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone front climate control. The 11.6-inch infotainment display supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and wireless charging is standard. A power glass extended moonroof is also included.

Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, a pre-collision safety system and a rearview camera. Available additions include the $1,600 Optional Package, a $699 Trailer Hitch and Harness and the $721 Exterior & Interior Auto Dimming Mirror. Three NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for this model year.

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Market

Dealers are asking $4,253 under sticker.

That is the median across 312 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 39 days.

312 listings39 days median on the lot

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52 factory options, from $45 to $1,600.

Optional Package$1,600
Popular Package #2$1,428
Popular Package #1$1,039
Exterior & Interior Auto Dimming Mirror$721
Trailer Hitch and Harness$699
Accessory Grille$667
Protection Package$641
Cargo Separator$523
Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$422
Body Side Molding - Crimson Red Pearl$335
Body Side Molding - Magnetite Grey Metallic$335
Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic$335
Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl$335
Body Side Molding - Horizon Blue Pearl$335
Body Side Molding - Autumn Green Metallic$335
Body Side Molding - River Rock Pearl$335
Body Side Molding - Brilliant Bronze Metallic$335
Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica$335
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light$299
Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set - Black$288
Door Projector Lights$285
Exterior Graphics - Side$278
Crossbar Set - Aero$256
Footwell Illumination Kit$235
Door Edge Guards - River Rock Pearl$187
Door Edge Guards - Brilliant Bronze Metallic$187
Door Edge Guards - Autumn Green Metallic$187
Door Edge Guards - Crimson Red Pearl$187
Door Edge Guards - Horizon Blue Pearl$187
Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic$187
Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica$187
Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Grey Metallic$187
Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl$187
Door Scuff Protector$178
Rear Bumper Cover$173
Splash Guards$167
All-Weather Floor Liners$156
Rear Seat Back Protector$155
Side Sill Plates - Front$152
Alaska Destination Charge$150
Cargo Tray$145
Sunshade - 2nd Row$125
Cargo Net$124
Cargo Sidewall Protector$110
Sunshade - Windshield$105
Wheel Locks - Alloy$102
Center Console Tray$87
USB Charging Cable Set$85
LED Upgrade$78
Utility Hook (2-Pack)$59
First Aid Kit$45
Standard Model$0

Which Forester is right for you?

Ten trims, $29,995 to $43,295. Tap one to open it.

$29,995−$7,700Forester SUV180 hp$33,385−$4,310Premium180 hp$36,105−$1,590Sport180 hp$36,285−$1,410Wilderness182 hp$36,595−$1,100Premium Hybrid194 hp$37,695This trimLimited180 hp$39,595+$1,900Sport Hybrid194 hp$41,010+$3,315Limited Hybrid194 hp$41,595+$3,900Touring180 hp$43,295+$5,600Touring Hybrid194 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,390, from Forester SUV to Premium.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

180hp2.5L four-cylinder
178lb-ftTorque
29mpgCombined · 26 city · 33 highway
AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
27.5 cu ftCargo volume
3,613 lbsCurb weight

131 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Gray
  • Black

Both leather.

9 factory paints

  • Magnetite Gray Metallic
  • Autumn Green Metallic
  • Crimson Red Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • River Rock Pearl
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Horizon Blue Pearl
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Brilliant Bronze Metallic

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 Forester.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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Other years of the Forester Limited.

2026 Forester Limited

$37,69511 colors · starting MSRP

2024 Forester Limited

$33,975$3,720 less22 colors · starting MSRP

2023 Forester Limited

$33,375$4,320 less30 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.